Here’s a question: What motivates Christians to promote biblical values in politics and culture?
How does a Christian promote biblical values in politics and culture? For several years, I’ve served as the president of Idaho Family Policy Center, which is now the premier conservative Christian policy organization in our state. And if there’s one thing I believe with all my heart, it’s that Christian political engagement must always be […]
A Tribute to Dr. Dobson
Last week, Dr. James Dobson – the famed Christian psychologist, author, broadcaster, and cultural commentator – went to be with the Lord. A flood of tributes have been given about his life and legacy. All of these testify to the enduring impact of Dr. Dobson’s biblically-based parenting advice, as well as his sharp insights on […]
Last week was BIG for these Idaho Legislators
I just returned from our annual Statesmen Academy® legislator training—and I’m thrilled to share what God is doing! Each summer, Idaho Family Policy Center has the privilege of sending a group of principled Christian lawmakers to this one-of-a-kind program, hosted by our national partner, Family Policy Alliance Foundation, and joined by other family policy councils […]
BIG NEWS for the Church
Many pastors labor under the misconception that the Johnson Amendment prevents them from providing biblical commentary on hot button political and cultural issues. This prevailing narrative has been pushed by anti-Christian groups hoping to bludgeon pastors into silence on issues about which the Bible speaks clearly, including the sanctity of human life, parental rights, religious […]
ALERT: Tell Congress to Keep School Choice in Big Beautiful Bill
As Congress continues debating President Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ there’s one provision in particular that deserves special attention—especially from Christian families concerned about educational freedom. In my recent op-ed for Idaho Education News, I explain how the Big Beautiful Bill’s school choice provision—modeled after the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA)—would expand opportunity for […]
Life-changing opportunity for high school and college students!
We are proud to announce that Idaho Family Policy Center is the official state sponsor of Rick Green’s Patriot Academy Northwest Leadership Congress in Idaho this year! If you have or know a high school or college aged student (ages 16-25), keep reading for an amazing opportunity for discipleship and development this summer… Does your […]
ALERT: Tell Boise to Remove Illegal Pride Flag
You won’t believe this! The City of Boise is refusing to follow a newly enacted state law which prevents municipalities from flying Pride flags. Send your message The new law – which was sponsored by Rep. Heather Scott (R-Blanchard) and Sen. Ben Toews (R-Coeur d’Alene) – went into effect on April 4, 2025. But despite […]
Statement on Equal Protection Efforts in Idaho
The debate over how to best protect preborn babies continues in the state of Idaho. Of note this year, Sen. Brandon Shippy (R-New Plymouth) has introduced the Idaho Prenatal Equal Protection Act. The proposed legislation would, among other things, enable prosecuting attorneys to treat abortion as either murder or manslaughter—all with the goal of extending […]
ALERT: Tell Congress to Defund Big Abortion
We need your help to defund Big Abortion—send your message now! Send your message Right now, I’m in Washington, D.C., meeting with members of the Idaho Congressional Delegation to discuss a once-in-a-generation opportunity to stop sending your federal tax dollars to Planned Parenthood. And I’m not alone. Leaders from dozens of pro-life groups across the […]
BIG NEWS: We’ve had a victory in the courts!
I’ve got exciting news to share: Our school bathroom law protecting the privacy and safety of all students is back in effect after more than a year of being blocked by a federal appeals court! Senate Bill 1100, which was signed into law by Gov. Brad Little in 2023, ensures that public schools keep separate […]
